On October 4th, 1978, in Iowa, a woman was found face down in a deep ditch about twenty feet from the road. No identification was found with her body, and being in an advanced state of decay, police had no way to determine who she was.

Join Mike and Morf as they discuss Wilma June Nissen. Years later, the police were able to identify the woman through fingerprints as Wilma June Nissen. The investigation into her death began from there. Wilma's daughter, Krissy, joined us for this episode to discuss her mother's life and her fight for justice.

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Wilma June Nissen Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/wilma_june_nissen_cold_case/?igsh=MnM5ODdqcHV3djFq#

Wilma June Nissen Reddit page:

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Wilma June Nissen Facebook group:

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Crime House True Crime Stories is the ultimate destination for true crime fans. Every episode features two notorious cases from that week in crime history, tied by a common theme like infamous serial killers, mysterious disappearances, tragic murders, and more.

Every Monday, uncover the full stories behind the headlines as host Vanessa Richardson takes you through high-profile investigations like the murder of Gabby Petito, the kidnapping of Elizabeth Smart, and the mass suicide of the Heaven's Gate cult. Follow Crime House True Crime Stories — a Crime House Original — wherever you listen to podcasts.

By 2012, Harold and Toni Henthorn had been together for twelve years. They celebrated their anniversary by going camping and hiking at Rocky Mountain National Park. Toni's family and friends grieved after learning that, while on the trip, Toni plummeted 140 feet off a cliff to her death.

Join Mike and Morf as they discuss Harold Henthorn. Harold became a suspect after he gave many different accounts of what happened to Toni that day. As evidence against him mounted, it came to light that Harold's first wife had also died in what he called a terrible accident.

In 1991, Lucille Johnson, a friendly mother and grandmother was bludgeoned and strangled to death inside her home. It's a case that would become referred to by some as the ‘Lego’ murder because of a curious clue found at the crime scene.

Join Mike and Morf as they discuss the murder of Lucille Johnson. For years, her case puzzled investigators and had her community concerned over her unsolved murder until finally, fingerprints and DNA helped pinpoint Lucille’s killer.

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In 2001, twenty-year-old Sef Gonzales called emergency services in Australia to report that his parents and sister had been murdered. There were no signs of forced entry, no apparent robbery, and so the attention quickly turned to Sef.

Join Mike and Morf as they discuss the murders of the Gonzales family. Sef told several different stories while under investigation which only piqued the authorities' interest even more. His story seemed to change whenever he was confronted with a different fact. But could the police put together the clues of the puzzle, and what would a jury make of Sef's claims?

In 1986, Aeileen Conway apparently died in a fiery car accident in Okalahoma. Police ruled it an accident, but very quickly, Aeileen’s husband Pat began to question his wife’s death, and the official findings.

Join Mike and Morf as they discuss the mysterious death of Aeileen Conway. She was found inside her burning car on a stretch of road out of the way that her husband said they'd never been on. Inside their home, it appeared as though Aeileen left suddenly. But what were the circumstances around it, and was she forced out by an individual or individuals and then murdered?

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In last week's episode we discussed the abduction and return of Steven Stayner. This week, we discuss Steven's brother Cary and the path he went down that led to multiple murders.

Join Mike and Morf as they discuss Cary Stayner. While Steven Stayner went on to become a hero after being abducted as a child and later escaping and saving another boy in the process, Steven’s older brother Cary went on to achieve just the opposite; he became infamous for the callous and cold blooded crimes that he committed, and by the end of this episode, most listeners will probably be asking, how can two brothers turn out so very different?

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On December 4th, 1972, 7-year-old Steven Stayner was abducted while walking home from school. Steven's abductor, Kenneth Parnell, manipulated Steven into thinking his family didn't want him and had made Kenneth his guardian.

Join Mike and Morf as they discuss the infamous abduction of Steven Stayner. Kenneth Parnell was a master manipulator and had previous convictions. He abused Steven for many years, moving around often and changing Steven's name. It wasn't until Parnell abducted another young boy that Steven made the decision, he could not let what happened to him happen to his boy. He got up the courage to take the boy to the police station and both were rescued. The story made headlines.

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College student Tracey Neilson was murdered on her 21st birthday in Oklahoma in January of 1981. She was a bright student and a newlywed who had been married less than 6 months when she was killed.

Join Mike and Morf as they discuss the murder of Tracey Neilson. There were several eyewitnesses and two crucial pieces of evidence. One was Tracey's keychain which spelled out her name in big yellow letters was missing. The other was a repair ticket from that day. But the police had to try to make sense of what little they had to go on.

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By 1948, Howard Unruh was unemployed and living with his mother, Freda. He had been a decorated soldier in World War II but had trouble adjusting to life when he returned. Unruh is thought to be the first mass shooter and has been called the Father of Mass Murder by the press.

Join Mike and Morf as they discuss Howard Unruh. He likely had some form of PTSD after the war, and he was diagnosed with mental health illnesses. Howard began to believe his neighbors were talking about him behind his back and he started a kill list.

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